Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jazz age
Noun
/dʒæz eɪdʒ/
Definition
A period in the 1920s characterized by the popularity of jazz music and a cultural shift towards modernity and social change.
Examples
- The Great Gatsby is often considered a quintessential novel of the jazz age.
- During the jazz age, flapper fashion became a symbol of the era’s liberation.
- Many famous musicians emerged during the jazz age, contributing to its cultural significance.
Meaning
The term ‘jazz age’ refers to a time during the 1920s when jazz music became widely popular and influenced various aspects of society, including fashion, literature, and lifestyle.
Synonyms
- Roaring Twenties
- Jazz movement
- Flapper era
